Colle di Val d'Elsa to Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta a Spugna

The walk

5.7 km out-and-back walk near Colle di Val d'Elsa, 312 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. Along the way: Area naturale protetta di interesse locale Parco fluviale dell'Alta Val d'Elsa, Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta a Spugna and Chiesa di San Marziale. After the walk: wine tasting at Galognano (1.7 km) and lunch at Bel Mi’ Colle in Colle di Val d’Elsa (0.5 km). Reachable by train: Colle Val d'Elsa station, 257 m from the trail.

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Also within reach: Florence, about 1 h by car

Along the way

• Area naturale protetta di interesse locale Parco fluviale dell'Alta Val d'Elsa50 m from the trail
• Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta a Spugna50 m from the trail
• Chiesa di San Marziale100 m from the trail

Wikipedia (Italian)

Where to eat and drink

Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

1. 10:00Park near Colle di Val d'Elsa and start the walk.
2. 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
3. 13:00Lunch at Bel Mi’ Colle in Colle di Val d’Elsa, 500 m by car.
4. 15:30Tasting at Galognano, 1.7 km from the trail.